You will need

Baby powder

Cornstarch

Baking soda

Chalk

WD-40

Hairspray

Liquid dish soap

Shampoo

Liquid laundry detergent

Step 1Use an absorbent powder Absorb vegetable oil from clothing by sprinkling baby powder, cornstarch, or baking soda on the stain. Let it sit overnight, and then brush it off. Repeat the process until the stain is gone.

Quick Tip:

Treat all oil stains as soon as possible. The stain will be harder to remove once it’s laundered.

Step 2Rub chalk Rub a little chalk onto the clothing before laundering. The chalk will absorb the oil.

Step 3Apply WD-40 or hairspray Apply enough WD-40 or hair spray to the stain without oversaturating. After it sits for a few minutes, apply detergent or soap to the stain before laundering.

Quick Tip:

Test the WD-40 and hair spray on a small area first — these products are not suitable for all fabrics.

Step 4Try liquid dish soap or shampoo Try using liquid dish soap or shampoo on a tough stain. Let it sit on the fabric for a few minutes, then launder as usual.

Step 5Use liquid laundry detergent Pretreat oil stains with liquid laundry detergent. Then launder it in the hottest water possible that is safe for the fabric. Go battle those stains!

Did You Know:

WD-40 was developed in 1953; it stands for Water Displacement, 40th attempt.